The Frenchman will therefore be expected to lead the attack line alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with who he has formed a lethal partnership with upfront.

The Gunners will however miss the services of Sokratis after his red card in Rennes, with Shkodran Mustafi now expected to fill the void in a back three that will include Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal.

Lucas Torreira who is serving a 3-match domestic ban could return in the midfield with Granit Xhaka, Maitland-Niles and Kolasinac.